harrastajina
Harrastajina is the plural essive form of the Finnish noun harrastaja, meaning a hobbyist or enthusiast. The word translates roughly to “as hobbyists” and is used to describe people who engage in an activity in a non-professional capacity.
In Finnish, the essive case expresses a temporary state or role. The plural essive is formed with
Usage and examples help illustrate its function. For example: “Hän toimi harrastajina järjestäessä tapahtumaa,” meaning “He
Related terms and notes: harrastaja is the base noun meaning hobbyist; harrastajaksi is the translative form